At three main venues — the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center at 50 Dao Duy Tu Street, the Cultural and Arts Center at 22 Hang Buom Street, and the Heritage House at 87 Ma May Street — visitors can explore exhibitions, join workshops and enjoy hands-on activities to discover the traditions and cultural heritage of Vietnam’s Mid-Autumn Festival.
At three main venues — the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center at 50 Dao Duy Tu Street, the Cultural and Arts Center at 22 Hang Buom Street, and the Heritage House at 87 Ma May Street — visitors can explore exhibitions, join workshops and enjoy hands-on activities to discover the traditions and cultural heritage of Vietnam’s Mid-Autumn Festival.
At the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center, children are engrossed in solving challenging puzzles using seven wooden pieces in a traditional game called “Tri Uan.”
At the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center, children are engrossed in solving challenging puzzles using seven wooden pieces in a traditional game called “Tri Uan.”
Players arrange seven simple wooden pieces into hundreds of different shapes and patterns. Tri Uan helps children develop geometric thinking, creativity and imagination.
Players arrange seven simple wooden pieces into hundreds of different shapes and patterns. Tri Uan helps children develop geometric thinking, creativity and imagination.
They can also learn how to make bamboo dragonflies and discover why these colorful little figures can balance and “perch” on their fingertips.
They can also learn how to make bamboo dragonflies and discover why these colorful little figures can balance and “perch” on their fingertips.
At the Heritage House at 87 Ma May Street, visitors can immerse themselves in the simple, rustic living space of Hanoi’s Old Quarter residents.
At the Heritage House at 87 Ma May Street, visitors can immerse themselves in the simple, rustic living space of Hanoi’s Old Quarter residents.
The traditional house retains its original multi-layered structure, including the inner courtyard, wooden beams and tiled roof. Original household items and furnishings recreate the daily life of Hanoi families in the past.
The traditional house retains its original multi-layered structure, including the inner courtyard, wooden beams and tiled roof. Original household items and furnishings recreate the daily life of Hanoi families in the past.
Traditional Vietnamese frog drums and other Mid-Autumn toys for children feature colorful and charming designs.
Traditional Vietnamese frog drums and other Mid-Autumn toys for children feature colorful and charming designs.
Foreign visitors are fascinated by Vietnam’s traditional Mid-Autumn Festival.
Foreign visitors are fascinated by Vietnam’s traditional Mid-Autumn Festival.
These familiar carp-shaped lanterns, carried by children under the moonlight, symbolize fulfillment, grace and aspirations to rise in life.
These familiar carp-shaped lanterns, carried by children under the moonlight, symbolize fulfillment, grace and aspirations to rise in life.
They are also an indispensable part of the Mid-Autumn Festival for Vietnamese children, carrying wishes for academic success, good behavior and perseverance — much like the carp that leaps over the Dragon Gate and transforms into a dragon.
They are also an indispensable part of the Mid-Autumn Festival for Vietnamese children, carrying wishes for academic success, good behavior and perseverance — much like the carp that leaps over the Dragon Gate and transforms into a dragon.
One of the activities attracting many young people is a workshop on making pomelo dogs. Individual pomelo segments are carefully peeled and arranged into an adorable dog, traditionally displayed on Vietnamese moon-viewing trays.
One of the activities attracting many young people is a workshop on making pomelo dogs. Individual pomelo segments are carefully peeled and arranged into an adorable dog, traditionally displayed on Vietnamese moon-viewing trays.
A traditional Vietnamese Mid-Autumn moon-viewing tray typically features a five-fruit platter, a pair of mooncakes, a pot of lotus tea, and decorative items such as lanterns and to he — traditional Vietnamese folk figurines.
A traditional Vietnamese Mid-Autumn moon-viewing tray typically features a five-fruit platter, a pair of mooncakes, a pot of lotus tea, and decorative items such as lanterns and to he — traditional Vietnamese folk figurines.
Typical Hanoi products, including seasonal specialties associated with autumn, are also introduced to visitors.
Typical Hanoi products, including seasonal specialties associated with autumn, are also introduced to visitors.
The 2026 Traditional Mid-Autumn Market in Hanoi’s Old Quarter is also being held for 15 days, from September 11 through September 25.
The 2026 Traditional Mid-Autumn Market in Hanoi’s Old Quarter is also being held for 15 days, from September 11 through September 25.
Domestic and international visitors experience the lively bustle of the Old Quarter, and discover a wide range of Mid-Autumn toys, from traditional favorites to modern creations.
Domestic and international visitors experience the lively bustle of the Old Quarter, and discover a wide range of Mid-Autumn toys, from traditional favorites to modern creations.
Through a diverse range of meaningful activities, the “Preserving the Moon in the Old Quarter” program helps connect heritage values with contemporary life, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the beauty of Vietnam’s traditional Mid-Autumn Festival.
Through a diverse range of meaningful activities, the “Preserving the Moon in the Old Quarter” program helps connect heritage values with contemporary life, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the beauty of Vietnam’s traditional Mid-Autumn Festival.